December 2014

Brody and Payton,

My oh my! December was quite the whirlwind of a month!!!! The first weekend Mommy and Daddy had to go to a Christmas party. This Christmas party was in Conway, AR which is about a 3 hour drive. Brody, your teacher, Ms. Heather, came over and watched you. The Snodgrass boys also came to our house. We rode with Mark and Lauren to Conway. Yall played with Ms. Lauren, got to eat pizza, played with Paul and Luke, watched videos, and had your first semi-sleep over! The boys left about 1:30 am when we got home. Paul said he told yall stories before going to sleep! Ms. P, you would not let Heather put you down! :)

The next morning, December 6th, we had Angel Breakfast. It is a breakfast for pre-school kids. We had pancakes and sausage and fruit. Then there were a bunch of activities for Brody to do along with lots of balloons! We also got to take our picture with the Angel. There was a petting zoo outside but you were not too interested B man.

December 13th, the next weekend, we went to Lowes Build and Grow. Brody, you got to build your own wooden train. You got to nail things in and make it! You really enjoyed it! Straight from there we went to the Bentonville Christmas Parade! Both kids enjoyed it but were pretty done by the end. Sweet P you are one heavy girl to hold for a long time. We had to switch you out! :)

The next day, Sunday, Brody you had your Christmas program with In His Image. You actually sang and participated this year. You seemed to really enjoy it!! It was very cute watching you!!! Sweet P, you did good staying quiet and watching brother! You both also got to take your picture with Santa Clause! This was the first time for Payton. Brody, this was the first time you actually told him what you wanted. You wanted a Race Car Track and a Bike!

December 16, we went to the mall and had pictures with Santa done there. You told him the same thing. Payton, you don't smile for pictures, but we got one with both of you looking!

December 21, we headed to OKC. We spent the night there with Josh and Mindy. Monday morning we got up and headed to Lolly and Peeps. Brody you were so excited!!! Both of you did well in the car!!! Monday we got there and hung out. We ran a few errands and just enjoyed being there.

Tuesday, Brody woke up with a strange rash on his face. It didn't bother you too much so we just got some cream and let you be. We went to the discovery zone in Bentonville. Brody, you loved the foam toys and balls. You also loved the thing where you put a ball in it and it goes in circles until it falls down the hole. Payton, you were just easy going in your stroller. We did notice your cheeks started getting really rosey.

Wednesday, Payton you woke up with a fever, red cheeks, and very fussy. We decided to take you to an Urgent Care clinic even though it was Christmas Eve. You ended up having Flu B and an ear infection. We got you Tamiflu and Amoxicillin. Mommy and daddy were feeling great either so we figured it was part of that in us too. When we got home daddy slept alot! That night we went and were able to get yall's footprints on plates! The next day you seemed much better Payton!

Christmas Day, Brody woke up about 7:15. We started gifts about 7:30. Brody, Santa brought you a race car track! Payton, Santa brought you a ride and push toy! You both got lots of toys!! Also for Christmas, Brody got a Leap Pad 2, a bike, a punch bag toy, games, clothes,play clay, shoes, puzzles, a toy box made by Papa, a table and chairs, cars, bath toys, stuffed animal, books, and plenty more. Payton got a sit and stand toy, a toy box, shoes, socks, bath toys, clothes, teethers, balls, dolls, stacking toys, and a cookie jar toy. We are very blessed with a family who spoils yall throughly!

Daddy went and slept for a while after gifts. Mommy wasnt feeling great but we stayed up with yall. At nap time, mommy slept a little too. We went to Aunt Kathy's house that night and saw all our family! Mommy got really sick that night.

The next day mommy and daddy went to the doctor. We got shots because we had strep!! No fun. Mommy started feeling better that night. We were able to hang out with more family Friday night!

Saturday we headed to Nana and Papa's house. It was a very long trip. Kids did pretty well but long. Sunday we went to church and saw lots of mommy's friends. Lynnlee and Chris came that night. Monday we hung out at the house and got ready for dinner. We opened present that night then had Christmas dinner together.

Tuesday, Daddy and Papa worked on toy boxes. Brody played with Cooper a lot and Mommy helped Nana with some things. Tuesday night we went to Spare Time and played bowling and laser tags and games. It was lots of fun!

New years eve, we worked more on toy boxes, ran some errands, and hung out. We had dinner together and watched the ball drop. New years day we did a little shopping, rested and got ready to go to Dallas.

Friday we headed to Dallas and got to see all of mommy's side of the fmaily. We got there that night. We played games, had pizza, and had fun. Saturday we went to Granny's aparmtment complex. We had breakfast together, opened gifts, and had lunch together. Brody, you had fun decorating cookies and playing the piano!!!

Brody, you are in a phase where you don't like to listen much. You are so independent and strong-willed. We are trying to figure out a happy medium where we allow you to still have a spirit and will and be happy, but also learn to obey and follow directions. It is tough for both of us!

Payton, you are a happy baby! You smile so much! You usually just wake once during the night. You eat 4-5 ounces at feedings and are eating baby food a couple times a day too. You LOVE to stand up and HATE being on your belly. You are ggetting close to crawling. You kick your legs on your belly.

Milestones:
Payton:
Waving
Bababa, dadada, going to hands and almost knees
eating baby food several times a day
got sick Christmas eve
19 pounds
6-9, 9 month clothes
eats one time during the night
doesnt like car seat
like to bang things, especially when in a high chair


Brody:
Loves singing baby jesus we love you
likes to pretend - mainly dog (max), frog
likes hide and seek
size 3t and size 7 shoe
about 27 pounds
some nightmares
says belly hurts a lot
Thats not very good- you say it so cute!